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How far in advance should I rent a car in South Dakota?

Book your rental car in South Dakota 7 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around ₱3,914/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 4,855% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in South Dakota?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in South Dakota is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 9.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
9.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Avis
Avis
8.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Dakota?

Planning a car rental in South Dakota? December is the cheapest month, costing about ₱3,645 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱6,071. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₱4,629

February

₱3,903

March

₱4,289

April

₱4,020

May

₱4,454

June

₱5,438

July

₱6,071

August

₱5,368

September

₱4,969

October

₱4,547

November

₱4,207

December

₱3,645

What car do most people rent in South Dakota?

The most popular types of cars to rent in South Dakota are the following: SUV rentals (Ford Escape or similar), Full-size rentals (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Passenger van rentals (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car rental company has the most locations in South Dakota?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second highest number of locations in South Dakota at 2.

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Top rental agencies in South Dakota

Explore the leading car rental agencies in South Dakota known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in South Dakota. Reviews were last updated on December 20, 2025.

Thrifty

1 location
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Alamo

2 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5 locations
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Avis

2 locations
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National

2 locations
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Hertz

2 locations
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Budget

2 locations
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Easirent

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Dakota, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on December 20, 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Dakota?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in South Dakota for a month is certainly possible.

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